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About You and The Role

We are looking for a high energy, self-motivated, hands-on Technical Accounting Manager to join our growing Accounting team. An ideal candidate excels in external reporting responsibilities, technical research, verbal and written communication, and is a problem solver with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into concise business solutions. You will continually look for ways to help our team get better at what we do in the most efficient way possible.

In this role, you will play a significant part in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and application of GAAP world-wide, including accounting policies, practices, and systems. You will contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting process for the accounting team. You also have SOX experience and a collaborative mindset to co-lead our contract review cycle.

What You'll Do

As the Technical Accounting Manager, you will contribute to a variety of other one-time complex technical accounting problem solving situations, requiring detailed reading of underlying agreements and US GAAP guidance. Along with proper accounting, you will assist with all related aspects of key areas in relation to revenue recognition, internal management reporting, technical accounting support, and a variety of ad hoc projects.

You will have the capacity to drive reporting and technical excellence, while supporting the development of practical business processes and solutions. You will have a background in researching and teaching others about new GAAP as well as existing GAAP requirements, be detail oriented and have strong organizational and relationship building skills. This position requires strong communication capabilities to work with finance and non-finance personnel.

Example responsibilities include:

• Over see Technical Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Compliance
• Be responsible for researching and updating internal documentation on technical accounting issues and new accounting guidance and their application to internal and external reporting
• Review contracts and analyze revenue recognition arrangements to ensure accordance with ASC 606 and related US GAAP pronouncements and company policy
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close for areas of functional responsibility
• Perform and assist with complex calculations and analyses (software capitalization, investments valuation, complex accruals)
• Document business processes for standard accounting tasks
• Participate in financial transformation initiatives, implement process changes, and establish best practices
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and management inquiries
• Work closely with international accounting teams to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
• Assist in preparation of the statements of cash flow
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, third party service providers, including external auditors, assist in quarterly reviews, and annual audit with external auditors
• Provide accounting, disclosure support and advice to world-wide finance personnel
• Develop and maintain working relationships across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and other organizations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• At least 4-6 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm, preferred
• Strong understanding of typical financial statement line items and financial metrics/ratios
• Experience with NetSuite or similar global ERP system, preferred
• Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving, and ability to summarize conclusions succinctly
• Flexibility and comfort with continuous change, willingness to take on challenges, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties and work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership
• High standards of customer service to contacts both within and outside the company
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint

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